People Experience Specialist

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers-first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's, Dutch Bros beverages and Nurri, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Diversity and Inclusion at Trilliant and Horseshoe:

We believe talented, great people are the building blocks of our success. We believe in finding the right people, with the right attitude, and providing them with opportunities to excel.

Position Overview:

The People Experience Specialist is a key contributor to building a positive and engaging workplace culture. This role collaborates with leadership and HR to design and deliver impactful events, initiatives, and communications that enhance employee engagement and retention. Acting as the day-to-day owner of event planning and execution, the specialist ensures seamless coordination, clear communication, and strong visibility across the organization. With a focus on creativity, organization, and collaboration, this position plays a vital role in fostering connection, recognition, and alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Engagement Events

* Collaborate with leadership to align objectives, then take ownership of planning, coordinating, and executing in-person and virtual events (e.g., appreciation days, company food days, recognition events, on-site and off-site activities).

* Serve as the primary point of contact during events, managing setup, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring all activities run according to plan.

* Manage all logistics, including venues, vendors, materials, tech setup, and transportation of event supplies.

* Represent the organization professionally and positively during all events.

* Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure favorable terms and maintain high-quality partnerships.

Internal Communications

* Develop and share communications that enhance employee experience and engagement.

* Manage communication tools such as SharePoint, newsletters, communication boards, and email updates to keep employees informed about engagement programs and initiatives.

* Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with company culture.

Project Management

* Collaborate with the Manager of Employee Training & Development on strategic planning while owning day-to-day execution of engagement projects.

* Maintain an events and communication calendar for a consistent and targeted approach.

* Gather employee feedback and use insights to shape future engagement strategies.

* Act as a visible ambassador for company culture across all locations.

Employee Experience & Facility Support

* Help ensure shared spaces and facilities are well-maintained and presentable.

* Support stocking and ordering of supplies for common areas to enhance employee experience.

* Assist with small facility-related tasks that contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field.

* 2+ years of experience in event planning, employee engagement, or internal communications.

* Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities independently.

* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage stakeholders and ensure visibility of initiatives.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and communication tools.

* Physical ability to lift and transport event materials.

* Valid driver's license and ability to travel and move event materials (approximately 30%).

* Creative, resourceful, and proactive mindset with decision-making confidence.

Hours, Location and Pay:

We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works standard business hours, Monday-Friday; however, it will require flexibility to support events, including nights and weekends. This position will require 30% travel.

Physical and Mental Demands:

* This role involves regularly moving event supplies from the onsite location to the venue setup.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.

* Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

* Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.

* Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

* Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.

* EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled

* If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

* Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.

* The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.